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Posted 02 August, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Belgrave, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Join a market-leading food manufacturer at a modern, highly automated production facility in Leicester. Due to continued growth and investment, we're looking for electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to strengthen an established and well-structured engineering team.You'll be working within a large, state-of-the-art site that benefits from significant ongoing investment in both equipment and people. With strong maintenance processes, healthy engineering budgets, and a supportive team culture, this is an environment where engineers are genuinely valued and developed.The business is committed to continuous improvement, training, and long-term career progression, making this an excellent opportunity for maintenance engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment with modern technology and high engineering standards.Shift Pattern:4 on 4 off – Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 (blocks of 4)Benefits:Salary of c£59kQuarterly Bonus (£1,200 - £3,000 annually)Subsidised canteenStaff discounts23 Shifts leave + your birthday off!Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership, plus more…Ongoing training & development tailored to your goalsKey Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer:Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothlyPerform both reactive and planned maintenanceUse CMMS system to record and track maintenance activitiesWork closely with production to meet performance goalsFollow safety and repair best practices at all timesContribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiativesBe part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamworkWhat We're Looking For:Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineerRelevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)Strong electrical skillsetPrevious experience in a manufacturing or production environmentA positive, proactive mindset and a team playerEagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering departmentTo Apply:If you're an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long-term career potential in a stable, forward-thinking company — we'd love to hear from you!Wagstaff Recruitment – Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great OpportunitiesTPBN1_UKTJ